Synopsis: The failure of Chandrayaan-2 to make a soft-landing on the lunar surface had led to much disappointment. However, Orbiter part of the mission has gathered a wealth of new information. Introduction Due to crash landing, ISRO missed the opportunity to demonstrate soft-landing in outer space and gather more local information. The lander Vikram and rover… Continue reading What Chandrayaan-2 has sent
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Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Synopsis: Changing rainfall pattern including incidents of high and variable rainfall in NE states is causing problems like floods, land degradation and acidification. Contents1 Introduction2 Why are springs important to NE states?3 Why Assam is more vulnerable to climate change as compared to other NE states?4 Why have springs dried up?5 What are some negative… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Terra pharma: A new drugs legislation must keep the pharma sector growing while safeguarding consumer interest
Synopsis: Pharma ecosystem is rapidly evolving and needs proper monitoring and regulation. Introduction The Union government has constituted a committee for framing draft legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Read more: Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices What is the performance of Indian Pharma at global level?… Continue reading Terra pharma: A new drugs legislation must keep the pharma sector growing while safeguarding consumer interest
How India and Germany can work together to tackle climate change
Synopsis: India and Germany have innovative economies and many highly-trained people. There is a need to harness this potential, especially to fight climate change. Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has left no country untouched. It is safe to say, we will either beat Covid-19 worldwide or not at all. The virus briefly drew attention away from… Continue reading How India and Germany can work together to tackle climate change
The national security discourse is changing
Synopsis: National security has long been viewed through a narrow perspective of just war-fighting. In the present scenario being shaped up by multiple factors like climate change, a rising China and the COVID pandemic, national security and domestic policy are to be seen as two sides of the same coin. This new understanding is gaining… Continue reading The national security discourse is changing
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #131 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Football, Cricket, Singing, & Teaching Hobbies
Date of Interview: 25.08.2021 Board: Rajiv Nayan Choubey Qualification: Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra Home State: Kerala Hobbies: Football, Cricket, Singing, and Teaching To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Tell us about your educational and professional qualifications. Whether Army is required to tackle Internal Security issues. What is AFSPA… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #131 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Football, Cricket, Singing, & Teaching Hobbies
The Issue of Marital Rapes in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Marital rape3 Status of Marital rape in India4 What are the court Judgements on Marital rape?5 What are the challenges in criminalising marital rape?6 How the issue of Marital rape can be addressed?7 Conclusion Introduction According to the UN Women’s 2011… Continue reading The Issue of Marital Rapes in India – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #130 : Manoj Soni Board, Kerala Home State, Public speaking, critical writing Hobbies
Date of interview: 23rd August 2021 Board: Manoj Soni Qualification: MBBS Work Experience: Medical Officer X 3 Years Home State: Kerala Hobbies: Public speaking, critical writing Co curricular activity: Founding member, Health on wheels program amongst a host of others To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Good afternoon. Let’s start off.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #130 : Manoj Soni Board, Kerala Home State, Public speaking, critical writing Hobbies
Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Contents1 What is the news?2 The theme of the 13th BRICS Summit3 What are the initiatives/key provisions of the New Delhi Declaration?4 About BRICS5 Structure of BRICS What is the news? Indian PM chaired the 13th BRICS Summit, which was held virtually. The Summit stressed the need to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a… Continue reading Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
BHEL demonstrates tech to create methanol from high ash coal
What is the news? Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(BHEL) has successfully demonstrated a facility to create methanol from high ash Indian coal. About Methanol Methanol is a clean-burning fuel that can replace both petrol & diesel in transportation & LPG, Wood, Kerosene in cooking fuel. It can also replace diesel in Railways and could be an… Continue reading BHEL demonstrates tech to create methanol from high ash coal
